FIVE ‘transfer pros and cons’ to this deal at Liverpool

Reinforcements have been made at Liverpool, with the high-profile centre-back addition the club have been in need of rounding off this summer’s transfer activity. Mamadou Sakho arrives at Anfield from PSG for £18million and will immediately go into consideration for a starting spot in the team.

The veteran-like presence and leadership qualities of the Frenchman will be a huge boost to reshaping this Liverpool side. Sakho was among the brightest prospects in French football and was once considered untouchable at PSG.

However, here’s a look at the pros and cons of his signing at Liverpool.